We had an absolutely wonderful weekend! Our plans had to be slightly modified in places, but isn't that always the case? I always seem to plan slightly more than I can physically accomplish! Anyhow, I thought I would share some of the highlights from the past week.On...
The Easter Triduum begins tonight with the Mass of the Last Supper and ends with evening prayer on Easter Sunday. I can't believe Lent has flown by so fast, and Easter is almost here! Maybe it is due to Easter being so early this year. Anyhow, I thought I would take a...
WAHOO!!!! They are ALL made!!!! All 47 of them!!! I am so excited... and thankful that I decided to blog about it since I am sure that if I hadn't there is NO WAY I would have finished this project this year! I am glad that I did though, my kids are really loving it!...
Happy Palm Sunday!!!So far today we:Attended an early (7am) Palm Sunday MassWent out to Breakfast at Marie CalendarsLit Candle in Prayer CornerMade Palm CrossesBurned Last years PalmsRead story and colored pictures for Jesus TreePlaced Symbol on our Jesus TreeDid our...
St. Joseph by Captain (age 7)The feast of Saint Joseph usually falls on March 19th. This year however, March 19th falls on the Wednesday of Holy week. Even though the feast of St. Joseph is one of the solemnity feasts, it does not take precedence over the celebration...
Day 34 ~ The Widow's MiteSymbol: Two Small CoinsReadings: Mk 12:41-44, Lk 21:1-4NCPB: (Not included in this picture book... read page 130 from this one.)Coloring: The Widow's MiteJust for Fun: Widow's Offering Alphabet soup (pdf), Crossword, Cloze, Spiral, and Word...
Today is Laetare Sunday, the fourth Sunday during Lent, also known as Rose Sunday, and Mothering Sunday. As with other Sundays the name, Laetare, comes from the first words of the Introit, “Laetare Jeruselem” or "Rejoice O Jerusalem!" It is a day that we take a break...
One of the things I love about both the Jesse Tree and the Jesus Tree is they tend to make my children listen closer to the readings and Gospel at Mass. This past Sunday, my hubby took the kids since I was sick, and when he got home, the boys ran into my room and...
The kids are loving our Jesus Tree!Today we read the story "Jesus Walks on the Water" from our New Catholic Picture Bible, then it was Chiquita's turn to put the symbol on our "tree."The kids are also really enjoying the various coloring pages and activities that...
As we continue our Jesus Tree, here are the Symbols, Readings and Activities for Week Three of Lent:Day 13 ~ Jesus Quiets a StormSymbol: Cloud with LightningReadings: Mt 8:23-27, Mk 4:35-40, Lk 8:22-25NCPB: Jesus Calms the Storm Pages 146-147Coloring: Jesus Calms the...
Father in heaven, grant me the grace to appreciate the dignity which you have conferred on me. Let me realize that not even the Angels have been blessed with such a privilege—to share in your creative miracle and bring new Saints to heaven. Make me a good mother to all my children after the example of Mary, the Mother of your Son. Through the intercession of Jesus and Mary I ask your continued blessings on my family. Let us all be dedicated to your service on earth and attain the eternal happiness of your kingdom in heaven. Amen.
